Responsibilities
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- Review referrals for service and discuss with the Family Connections Coordinator to determine family needs; complete subsequent detailed assessments to identify specific goals and objectives (case plans) to meet family need(s)
- Maintain professional case note writing/documentation
- Visit families on a regular basis (daily or as the schedule outlines) to build supportive, trusting relationships and assist in the family achieving identified needs
- Provide client/family support for activities such as attending parent teacher interviews, prenatal appointments, grocery shopping, helping children with homework, etc
- Liaison with other service providers where necessary such as CSSD, Mental Health Services/Counsellors, Behavioral Management Specialist, Lawyers, etc. Provide feedback to service providers in regard to actions taken by client/family to achieve identified goals and participate in meetings to evaluate overall progress of client/family in enhancing their overall health and well-being
- Maintain confidentially of client information and records in accordance with the policies of the Dept. of Health and Social Development
- Other duties as required.
Qualifications
- Diploma in Social Work or related discipline or a Human Service Worker Certificate or equivalent training and experience
- Recognized by community members as being trustworthy, respectful, leading a healthy lifestyle and being a good parent/grandparent
- Ability to connect with families in their homes and community without judgement
- Vulnerable Sector Check
Assets
- Bilingual in Inuktitut and English
Benefits
- Competitive paid leave package
- Travel benefit
- Labrador Allowance
- Group insurance including health and dental
- Group pension
Department: Health & Social Development
Location: Happy Valley-Goose Bay, NL
Term: Permanent Full-Time
Closing Date: April 27, 2026
How to Apply:
Please submit your resume to careers@nunatsiavut.com.
Applications should be submitted before 4:30 pm on closing day.